Spain
1974- Label and catalog number
- Alhambra SCE 973
- Format
- LP
Placido DomingoEl Gran Placido
Vinyl pressings
El Gran Placido
by Placido Domingo · 1974
15 pressings8 countriesClassical
El Gran Placido was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of El Gran Placido
2 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Spain
1974- Label and catalog number
- Alhambra SCE 973
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
850 E SS 1176 2 SM COLRunout side A, stamped
850 E SS 1177 2 SM COLRunout side B, stamped
ESS 1176Label side A
ESS 1177Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Spain | Alhambra SCE 973First yearLP | LP |
| 1974 | Spain | Alhambra SCE 973First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Alhambra SCE-973LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Acanta 40.29.390LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Acanta DC 29.390LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | London Records OS26434LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Decca SXL 6988LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Mexico | Musart EDI 60754LP | LP |
| 1982 | Portugal | Alhambra SRC 12.500LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | Columbia GML 2022 / Zacosa GML 2022LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | The Moss Music Group, Inc. 1150LP | LP |
| 1985 | France | Sélection Du Reader's Digest 466 11 / Forlane 466 11LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Anacrouse UM 3906 / U.M.I.P. UM 3906LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | Ricordi OCL 16251LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Spain | Columbia SCE 973LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1De Este Apacible Rincon
- A2Serenata
- A3Hecho De Un Rayo De Luna
- A4Tienes Razon, Amigo
- A5Cuantas Veces Solo
- B1Por El Humo
- B2Canto A La Espada
- B3Paxarin, Tu Que Vuelas
- B4Jota
- B5Bella Enamorada
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of El Gran Placido are there?
15 vinyl pressings of El Gran Placido are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1974 and 1985.
When was El Gran Placido first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Spain. One of them is Alhambra SCE 973.
How do I tell if my copy of El Gran Placido is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SCE 973) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is El Gran Placido on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
